Giving devices (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) to children is valuable for their development.

Pros

Cons

Giving them devices with no restrictions negates development value by reinforcing the negative side effects of device use (overuse, dependency, information bias.) Modelling and teaching responsible use has tremendous benefits.

Devices are helpful in furthering children's educations.

Kids can entertain themselves.

Devices can benefit parents by offering them greater control over their children's development.

Devices quench a childs curiosity as they have unlimited acces to a huge bank of information. But certain restrictions should be kept so children don't accidentally stumble upon age restricted content.

Device usage can impede children's physical development.

Devices can negatively affect children's social and psychological development.